Capital Update

Capital Update tracks the movement of legislation, the introduction
of notable bills, and routine regulatory announcements.

Legislative Action

Education Research

The House Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights held a
Sept. 15 hearing on plans for restructuring the Education Department's
research office, focusing on the new Institute for the Education of
At-Risk Students.

Time and Learning

The Senate Subcommittee on Education, Arts, and the Humanities held
a hearing last week on issues related to the use of time in
schools.

Telecommunications
HR 3636, S 1822

The Senate is expected to vote this week on a telecommunications
bill that would insure access to information networks at favorable
rates for educational users. A filibuster is threatened over other
provisions.

Welfare Reform

The House Subcommittee on Human Resources last week held a hearing
on the anticipated impact of welfare reform on child-care providers and
the working poor.

Vol. 14, Issue 04

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